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ZIP Code 98273

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 30,078

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 98273

What is the median household income in 98273?
The median household income in 98273 is $74,247 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 98273?
The poverty rate in 98273 is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 98273?
$448,300 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 98273?
The median gross rent in 98273 is $1,171 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 98273 residents have a college degree?
24.6% of adults in 98273 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
30,078
Median Income
$74,247
Median Home Value
$448,300
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
4.5%
Median Age
37.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$12,153 (+19.6%) Home Value: +$167,800 (+59.8%) Poverty Rate: +0.3 pp (+3%) Bachelor's+: +3.6 pp (+17.1%) Unemployment: -1.1 pp (-19.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 30,078
Median Age 37.0
Female 49.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 32.4% White (non-Hisp.) 59.9% Black 0.9% Asian 2.2% Two or More 8.9% Other 16.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.7%
Indian
0.5%
Chinese
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
29.6%
Puerto Rican
0.3%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $74,247 ±$6,131
Per Capita Income $104,021
Median Family Income $92,449
Poverty Rate 10.2%
Child Poverty Rate 14.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 16.4%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 24.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.7%
$10–15k
4.2%
$15–25k
8.6%
$25–35k
7.8%
$35–50k
9.8%
$50–75k
16.4%
$75–100k
11.7%
$100–150k
18.9%
$150–200k
12.1%
$200k+
6.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 11,991
Owner-Occupied 62.8%
Renter-Occupied 37.2%
Vacancy Rate 4.1%
Median Home Value $448,300
Median Gross Rent $1,171
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 45.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
5.1%
$50–100k
1.5%
$100–200k
1.2%
$200–300k
9.3%
$300–500k
43.5%
$500k–$1M
33.7%
$1M+
4.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.6%
$500–1k
24.1%
$1–1.5k
36.5%
$1.5–2k
21.8%
$2–2.5k
7.5%
$2.5–3.5k
1.7%
$3.5k+
0.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
6.0%
1 vehicle
28.6%
2 vehicles
34.3%
3+
31.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
63.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
3.3%
5–19 units
3.9%
20+ units
11.1%
Mobile home
6.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
13.9%
1940–1969
4.3%
1970–1999
14.8%
2000–2009
17.2%
2010+
8.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.8%
Bachelor's or Higher 24.6%
Graduate Degree 8.2%
Some College / Associate 24.9%
Less Than High School 7.2%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 59.8%
Unemployment Rate 4.5%
Work from Home 11.1%
Self-Employed 6.4%
Government Workers 15.8%
Private For-Profit 77.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
21.8%
Retail
12.4%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Prof. Services
10.0%
Construction
9.9%
Arts/Entmt.
8.6%
Agriculture
6.2%
Transportation
5.0%
Public Admin
3.6%
Finance
3.3%
Wholesale
2.0%
Information
1.6%
Occupation
Management
33.8%
Food Prep
18.3%
Sales
17.4%
Production
16.1%
Construction
14.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.9 min
Drove Alone 71.8%
Carpool 13.3%
Public Transit 0.6%
Work from Home 11.1%
Walked 2.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 11,497
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.2%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 19.6%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.3%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
6.7%
15–19
7.3%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
13.5%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
5.7%
75–84
11.7%
85+
5.6%
Under 18: 24.7% Working age (18–64): 75.3% 65 and over: 18.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 14.0%
Naturalized Citizen 35.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 12.0%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
77.2%
Asia
12.0%
Europe
7.9%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 6.8%
With a Disability 17.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.0%
Uninsured 8.0%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 91.7%
Has a Computer 96.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023